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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 tsp plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds ( pepitas)
1/2 cup (firmly packed) cilantro leaves and stems
1/2 tsp cracked coriander seeds
1/2 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp (or more) fresh lime juice
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 6- oz salmon fillets (preferably wild )
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Directions:

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds; sauté until beginning to brown and pop, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain; let cool. Reserve skillet.
Pulse 6 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, cilantro, coriander seeds, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, then 1/4 cup water, blending until coarse purée forms. Season pesto to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in reserved skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until just opaque in center, 3-4 minutes per side. Place fillets on plates. Spoon pesto over. Garnish with remaining pumpkin seeds. Serve with lime wedges.
Per serving: 408 calories, 27 g fat, 3 g carbohydrates Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	277.14 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.24g	16%
Cholesterol	98.02mg	33%
Sodium	152.7mg	6%
Potassium	762.11mg	16%
Total Carbs	2.48g	1%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	3%
Protein	41.58g	83%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	45.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.7 Kcal (514 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.53g	16%
Cholesterol	43.4mg	33%
Sodium	67.61mg	6%
Potassium	337.43mg	16%
Total Carbs	1.1g	1%
Sugars	0.19g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	3%
Protein	18.41g	83%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	20mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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